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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,204.49 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,204.49 and 282.97 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,204.49 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,204.49 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,204.49 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 340,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,834.54/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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